(That's what happens when you travel) is a 1975 lighthearted novel by the German bestselling author Barbara Noack . Known for her humorous and ironical writing style, Noack crafts a story centered on a summer road trip and the unexpected romantic entanglements that follow. Plot Summary
Rieke is described as a "burschikos" (tomboyish) and reliable protagonist, a recurring character type in Noack's bibliography. About the Author Das kommt davon, wenn man verreist: Ein heiterer Roman Noack, Barbara Das Kommt Davon, Wenn Man Verr...
The story follows , a practical yet soft-hearted young woman from Berlin. Hoping to take a break from her everyday life, she and her somewhat lazy friend, Sixten , travel toward Munich to participate in a "Jux-Rallye" (a fun car rally) around Lake Starnberg organized by a friend. (That's what happens when you travel) is a
Her plans for a quiet trip with Sixten are quickly upended. Instead of spending time with him, Rieke finds herself sharing a car with , a taciturn man who lives in Mexico, and his 15-year-old "little brother," Pepe . As the trio navigates the various challenges of the rally, the initial tension between Rieke and the short-spoken Bob gradually turns into love. Key Themes and Style About the Author Das kommt davon, wenn man